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Игорь Б.

Level 14 Local Expert

The caves are just great. I definitely recommend it for viewing. It's very interesting and beautiful. We climb the stairs and find ourselves in a Cave. There is a temple inside the cave. The only thing to be afraid of is wild monkeys. They can snatch various valuable items, including phones. Be careful.

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Pavel Sindrevich

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To be fair, it should be noted that this is a whole cave complex. The most visited Light Cave is reached by these 272 rainbow steps. Previously, bat guano was mined here, but then, after a visit by the chairman of the Hindu community, who was reminded of the spearhead of Murugan, the god of war and patron saint of thieves, a temple was built here in honor of this god at the end of the 19th century. Malaysia's tallest gilded 43-meter statue of Murugan has been installed in our time. Admission is free. The longest is the Dark Cave, the entrance to which is located in the middle of the rainbow staircase has been closed to the public for several years, at least according to the information of the guard who has been working here for 7 years, the cave has been closed all the time in his memory. There are two more caves open to the public, one has an art gallery, which they did not visit, but limited themselves to an external inspection. The second is dedicated to the epic Ramayana, with a statue of the monkey king Hanuman at the entrance. A purely commercial project, the visit is paid. The latter is illuminated, with underground waterfalls and, of course, with numerous statues of epic plots. The most practical way to get there by taxi is quickly and without wasting time, we have 32 ringgit left from the city center to the entrance, the tip on top is a separate fee.

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Золотая рыбка

Level 17 Local Expert

A place that is definitely worth a visit! It is an amazing combination of natural beauty, spiritual atmosphere and vivid impressions of meeting with wildlife. The main cave impresses with its scale: high vaults, an impressive temple inside and 267 steps leading to the sanctuary. Going up the stairs, you feel like you're part of something bigger ‑ there are believers in national clothes around, many are barefoot, some have their heads smeared with sacred powder. This creates a unique atmosphere of spiritual pilgrimage. It was incredibly touching to watch people make their way with deep faith and humility. Many ascend the steps with prayers, carry offerings, and concentrate on preparing for the rituals. Families with children were especially impressed: even infants participate in the ritual — their heads are carefully covered with sacred powder. It is felt that for these people the cave is not a tourist attraction, but a real sanctuary, a place of power and communion with the divine. Their sincerity and concentration involuntarily make you slow down, think and feel the atmosphere of the place. Monkeys are a separate attraction! They are everywhere: frolicking, hunting for sweets, causing both fear and emotion. At the foot of the cave, you can buy fodder bananas and feed these mischievous creatures (but be careful — the animals are wild and can be aggressive!). The coolness of the caves is a real gift on a hot day. It's nice to escape from the heat and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Practical nuances: The entrance to the main complex and the main cave is free — it is pleasantly surprising! Clothes. There are vendors at the entrance offering a cape to cover their shoulders. However, there is no strict dress code ‑ we went through in regular trousers, a long dress with covered knees without any problems. The touts. Be careful: some local "helpers" try to direct tourists to paid caves (for example, to the decorated Ramayana cave). According to bloggers, it's less atmospheric there — it feels like a novelty, not a sacred place. We didn't waste any time on it. Transport. We took a taxi (very inexpensive by Moscow standards!). They planned to take the train back, but the ticket office does not accept UnionPay and cash, so they had to call Grab again. The driver arrived quickly and took me to the hotel for a nominal fee. In general, the Batu caves are a place where spirituality, natural power and wildlife vividness are intertwined. Observing the believers, their rituals and sincere devotion gives the visit a depth and meaning that goes beyond the usual tourist experience. Despite some organizational nuances, the impressions remain incredibly vivid. I definitely recommend you to visit!

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